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African art
Title
African art [electronic resource (video)] / Academic Media (Firm)
Published
New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2005], c2003.
Physical Description
1 streaming video file (22 min.) : sd., col., digital.
Local Notes
Access is available to the Yale community.
Notes
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 12, 2005.
Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
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Access restricted by licensing agreement.
Summary
n the villages of sub-Saharan Africa where traditions are still strong, art is an integral part of daily life. This illuminating program examines the symbolism, aesthetics, and functionality of African art through the vast region's sculpture, masks, architecture, ornaments, clothing, and utensils. In addition, indigenous African religious beliefs are explored through rituals - a spiritual form of performance art - and funerary statuary. Prehistoric rock art is also presented, and the conceptual nature of African art is stressed. Location footage underscoring the rich mosaic of cultures to be found in sub-Saharan Africa provides the backdrop for the program.
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Films on demand.
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Original produced: Academic Media (Firm), 2003
Format
Images / Online / Video & Film
Language
English
Added to Catalog
May 20, 2019
System details note
Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Contents
African Art: Its Cultural Meaning (2:15)
African Rock Art (1:21)
Egyptian and Nigerian Art (1:49)
Zimbabwean Art (1:28)
Influence of African Art (2:13)
Traditions of African Ethnic Art (2:12)
Magic and Religion in African Art (3:38)
Design Elements in African Art (4:04)
Videorecording number
31941 Infobase
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Educational films.
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